Government revival of khadi sector?

As reported through AsiaNetIndia.com on July 7, 2011, in Kerala, India, the government has decided to implement plans to increase job opportunities in khadi and other spinning and weaving trades.  To do this, the government will offer funds to repair looms used to make khadi, will offer an offset to lower the price of cotton, and more.

The khadi sector in Kerala reportedly employs 12,000 artisans, mostly women living below the poverty line, according to the Kerala Khadi and Village Industries Board.

Kerala is located in south western India.